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September 15th, 2015
The day was finally here. Rachel and Finn had gone to bed later than usual because of trying to get the final details of the party set. They laid out Arabella's Cinderella dress and tiara. They had the princess plates, napkins and gift bags for the guests all sat out and ready for the day. The sign saying "Happy Birthday Arabella" was folded and lying with everything else.
Finn was just as excited about the party as Arabella was. He wanted everything to be perfect for his perfect little girl. She may have been turning three, but it was the first party and birthday that he would be involved in. He wanted it to go off without a hitch.
Finn woke up and leaned over to kiss Rachel on the cheek. He said, "Wake up! Its party day. We have to get ready. Everyone is going to be there. It has to be perfect! Not my kind of perfect, but Kurt's kind of perfect. You know that is two totally different things."
Rachel chuckled. "You are losing it, daddy. Babe, it is going to be fine. Arabella and her little friends are going to have a great time. We have nothing to worry about."
"I just want it to be perfect."
"It will be. We better go wake up the birthday princess before she comes running in her to find us. That is something that the two of you have in common. Neither of you are very patient when it comes to something that you are looking forward to."
"I guess you are right."
The two of them woke up and got dressed.
Finn, Rachel, Kurt, Puck and Arabella were all at Chuck E Cheese early so they could set things up. Finn and Puck were on Arabella duty so that none of the three of them would get in the way of Rachel and Kurt as they made the final touches on the room.
Burt and Carole came walking in. Carole said, "It is looking wonderful! The kids are going to have such a good time."
Burt asked, "Where are Puck and Finn?"
Kurt told them, "They are keeping Arabella occupied while Rachel and I finish things. They would have just gotten in the way anyway."
Burt and Carole chuckled. Then they started to help the preparations. While they were putting the finishing touches on things the guests started to arrive. The first to arrive were all of the old New Directions members. Arabella was ready to welcome all of her aunts and uncles as long as Finn and Puck didn't leave her side.
The daycare children started to show up with all of their parents. Rachel was ready to welcome all of her coworkers and their families.
Beth and Shelby were the last to arrive, but soon joined in with everyone else. Arabella was more than ready to introduce Beth to all of her other friends. Rachel and Finn just smiled as they watched their little girl and all that she was for only being three years old.
Finn and Rachel were sitting at a table with Puck, Mercedes, Sam, Kurt, Blaine, Tina, Mike, Brittany, Santana and Artie.
Burt, Carole, Leroy and Shelby were sitting at the next table over talking.
The old classmates were all catching up. Rachel said, "I'm going to go check on Arabella. Do any of you need anything?"
Finn said, "I'll come with you."
"No. Stay here."
"Fine. If you need anything let me know."
"I'm fine, Finn."
"Okay. I'm just making sure." Rachel kissed him and walked away.
Santana said, "Most of the time people acting the way that you do with the hobbit would make me want to vomit, but it is actually kind of fitting for the two of you."
Puck laughed and said, "Satan, are you getting soft on us?"
"Shut it, Puckerman. I can still go all Lima Heights on you." The table laughed and then they heard Rachel scream. Finn and Puck jumped up from the table and went running to find her.
Rachel was walking the floor watching the children. It made her smile to see Arabella really enjoying herself. It was just what she had hoped for, for the day.
Rachel was watching Arabella run around with Beth when she heard an all too familiar voice behind her say, "Who would have ever thought that our children would ever be friends? Heck, who would have ever thought that YOU would have children? I just don't understand why anyone would want to procreate with you."
Rachel whipped around and said, "Get out. You have no right to be here. I'm not afraid of you anymore. You are just jealous that I have the perfect family. I have the husband that you always wanted. There is nothing you can do about it. Finn loves me and I love him. We have a life with our daughter that I would not let you touch and am still never going to let you get anywhere near her. I swear if you get anywhere near my daughter I will not be in charge of what I do."
"Like you could do anything." Quinn lunged at Rachel. Rachel screamed. While Quinn was punching and kicking her she heard the sound of feet running to her rescue.
When Rachel opened her eyes she realized she was in Finn's arms. Puck was carrying Quinn out of the restaurant. Children were crying and clinging to their parents. She asked Finn, "Where is Arie? Quinn can't have her."
Finn soothed her. He said, "Shh… Its okay, baby. Your dad, mom and Burt have her. Beth is with Shelby. Everyone is safe now. She can't do anything. We aren't going to let her. Puck is taking care of her now. Everything is okay."
"Arie's birthday is ruined. It's all ruined because of that witch."
"No. It's okay. Let's go see Arie. Then you can see for yourself that she is okay." Rachel went to stand up. Finn helped her to her feet. She knew that her face would be bruised along with much of the rest of her body.
Arabella came running over and said, "Mommy! Mean lady."
Finn picked her up and said, "its okay. Mommy and daddy are not going to let anything happen to you. We love you baby girl."
"I a big girl."
Finn and Rachel laughed. Rachel said, "Silly daddy knows that. He just forgot. We love you so much. Let's get back to your party. You and daddy go play. I'm going to go apologize for the mean lady and then I'll come play with you and daddy." Arabella kissed Rachel and happily went off to play with Finn.
Rachel apologized for the scene that everyone had to see. Then she went to spend the rest of the day with her family and making it a day that they would remember. She just hoped that Arabella would only remember the good times over the bad that occurred.
Burt, Carole and Leroy stood back and watched their children. They couldn't have been more proud of the people they had become and the parents they were to their granddaughter. They knew they were going to be okay and they promised themselves that they would be there if they needed anything. They went over to Finn and Rachel to get some time with their granddaughter and show their support.
